| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.43 | 3.675% | $27.4013 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.34 | 11.154% | $140.432 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.60 | 13.521% | $144.8528 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.30 | 6.527% | $36.5388 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 5.208% | $9.2899 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.29 | 7.411% | $18.5714 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.51 | 4.556% | $212.7819 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.30 | $589.8681 | $589.86 | $589.90 | $589.90 | |